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If you work in tech, you already know your compensation is more than just a paycheck.
Salary is only one piece of ...

Reaching Level 67 at Microsoft is a major milestone, not just for your career, but for your tax picture. This ...

If you live in Washington State and earn over $1 million per year, you’ve likely heard of the new millionaires’ ...

If you’re a Microsoft employee with dependents enrolled in your medical, dental, or vision plan, there’s an important action item that must be completed by March 6th, 2026.
Microsoft is conducting a Dependent Verification Audit. If you currently have a dependent on your health plan, you are required to submit documentation to confirm your dependents’ eligibility. Missing this step could result in your dependent(s) losing coverage later this year.

If you earn well, save consistently, and work at a great company, it’s easy to assume you’re automatically on track.
In reality, we often meet high-earning tech professionals who are doing many smart things, but their plan still has a few gaps that create unnecessary taxes, concentrated risk, and confusion around cash flow.
This is a simplified case study based on common patterns we see with couples who work in tech.

As 2025 comes to a close, this is one of the most important windows of the year to revisit your financial ...

If you’ve recently been promoted from Level 66 to Level 67 at Microsoft - first off, congratulations! ...

Reduce Your Tax Bill Utilizing Microsoft DCP (Deferred Comp Plan)The Microsoft Deferred Compensation Plan (DCP) is ...

At Avier, we often receive questions from Microsoft employees about the Microsoft Deferred Compensation Plan ...

As of July 2nd, Microsoft has laid off an additional 9,000 employees. If you’re reading this, there’s a good ...

Cash or Stock? Amazon Pilots New Choice for Employee Compensation in 2025
Some Amazon employees who receive RSUs ...

NVIDIA Employees Can Optimize Benefits for Retirement and Tax SavingsYour NVIDIA employee benefits can help you ...
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